The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-02-07

was raining hard, yet the Hon. Samuel
Parker, his family and party OF friends
went on shore and spent the night. At
daylight Friday morning we steamed
back to Mahukona.
RIDING ON THE RAILWAY.
After breakfast all the passengers
went ashore, and at O'Clock were on
board the train bound for Multi. Some
little difficulty was experienced in start
ing the train, owing to the slippery state
of the track and the up grade. However,
a freight car was taken off, and soon Ma
hukona was left behind. There must
have been over two hundred people on
the train in fact, it was the largest num-
Der ever carried by the H. r. R. at one
time. The residents along the route
stared to see such a big crowd. The
first stopping place was Hawi. Here a
number got off, including Hon. Sam.
Parker and party. Horses were in readi-
ness, and the first place visited was the
residence of Mrs. Eldredge, sister of
Mr.. Parker. After short rest the party
sat down to most elegant repast, a la
Hawaiian. 1t was a rare treat, and en-
joyed by all. Every guest was almost
covered with beautiful leis Mr.. and
Mrs Charles X. Stillman were
among the party. The gentle
men OF the party mounted their
horses, and escorted by Mr.. w. j.
Brodie, rode to the Kohala Club. Here
Il fine luncheon was served, after which
songs were sung, while some played
billiards. There is no greater hospitality
to be found on the island of Hawaii than
at the KOhala Club. The cane in the
district was looking well. The balance
of the eXcursiOnists were taken on to
Multi, where they inspected the sugar
mill. All spoke OF having had a de-
lightful time, and enjoyed the railway
ride exceedingly. A splendid lunch was
served from the Kinau. At o'clock
we boarded the cars again, and in less
than an hour reached Mahukona. Dur
ing our absence the Kinau had taken on
board $500 bags OF sugar, besides other
freight. A few minutes before o'clock
kona amid the waving OF handkerchiefs
and cheers from the crowd on shore.
THE LAST NIGHT ON BOARD.
Never was there a happier crowd on
board d steamer than that on the Kinau
Friday evening. The weather was per-
feet, and the thought of being home
again in the morning made every one
feel happy. After dinner there were
heaps of fun. One of the passengers, a
young doctor, was tried before a female
jury for stealing sugar cane. He was de-
tended by counsel, but was found guilty
and banished to the other end of the
vessel Judge Eldridge had to be called
to order several times for supporting
the jury. Four weddings took place. for
you must remember we had a real, live
parson on board. He says be makes a
point OF carrying his liturgy" with him
wherever he goes in cease of necessity.
1t came in useful on this occasion. For
the benefit of others we would say that
his fee is only ten cents. The whole
evening was most enjoyable, and many
OF the passengers had to retire early, be-
cause their sides ached too much from
laughing.
NEARING HOME.
At 10 80 o'clock we touch at Lahaina,
and half an hour.later are steaming for
Honolulu. Saturday morning at 80
o'clock we are alongside the bell buoy,
and a few minutes later pass the light
L.
death of II. r. H. Princess Likelike.
THE TRIP.
The trip throughout was the most en-
joyable that could be imagined Captain
LOrenzen, Purser Beckley and the other
officers of the steamer did all in their |
power to make it so, and succeeded adj
mirably. ThereE was an abundance to |
eat, comprising all the delicacies of the |
market. Not single passenger found |
fault. With such large number of peo-
pie on board that is all the more remark !
able. A better trip could not have been /
arranged, and the Wilder's Steamship |
Company is to be highly congratulated |
on their enterprise and the success at
tending it.
A TESTIMONIAL.
Before leaving the steamer the follow
ing address, signed by all the passengers,
some 1877, was presented to the Captain
and officers.
OK BOARD THE STEAMER KINAU,
February 4, 1875
The undersigned, passengers on the
Kinau on the excursion to the lava flow
and the circuit of Hawaii, desire to testify
their hearty appreciation of the kindness
and courtesy of Captain John c. Lorenzen,
Purser G. c. Beckley, as well as of the Of
fcers, stewards and walters of said steam
er. Under the disadvantage of an exceed
ingly crowded ship and the comparative
failure of the main object of the excursion,
the ample provision made for the comfort
of the passengers, the abundant and excel
lent food, and the entire management of
all matters connected with the administra-
ton on board, has resulted in a season of
great enjoyment to the passengers, and Sc